COOKING TIP - ONIONS

davenjess Posted: Sep 21, 2007 10:26 PM

COOKING TIP - ONIONS

Just read something - FH is watching a show called the Thirsty Traveler (during commercials of the Yankee game) -

They just threw up a graphic that said, 'Chewing gum while cutting or slicing onions will stop the tears'.

Thought it may be useful for y'all!

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Sep 21, 2007 10:29 PM

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I gotta try it- i never heard that one!

I always wonder how they do it on the cooking shows.

Me, Im running in the other room from the tears sticking my head in the freezer (Susanne Somers ti- it works, but its not practical)

davenjess Posted: Sep 21, 2007 10:30 PM

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I also heard running cold water helps too...

Autumn08 Posted: Sep 21, 2007 10:34 PM

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My eyes tear just at the thought of chopping onions! I'm not even exagerating!

davenjess Posted: Sep 21, 2007 10:36 PM

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Posted by Autumn08

My eyes tear just at the thought of chopping onions! I'm not even exagerating!

Which is why i stick to onion salt & onion powder!

anneandchris Posted: Sep 21, 2007 11:26 PM

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I don't cook but I will pass it on to those in my life who do!

Papillon25 Posted: Sep 22, 2007 08:30 AM

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You can also put the onion in the freezer for 5 - 10 mins right before cutting to reduce the smell.

FYI - the fresher the onion the more the smell, so its actually a good sign if it brings you to tears.

alymikewedding08 Posted: Sep 22, 2007 08:45 AM

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I'm going to try that gum trick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KSquared Posted: Sep 22, 2007 09:42 AM

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If you use a really sharp knife you won't cry.

Or I wear sunglasses :) and push them all the way up against my face. It's a hot look. It works though.

LnF0405 Posted: Sep 22, 2007 10:08 AM

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My mom told me that if you cut onions outside or next to a open window your eyes don't tear.

Mrs A in May Posted: Sep 22, 2007 10:13 AM

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The open window thing does work, running water works too. My mom told me to hold a book of matches in my mouth, but I have to draw the line somewhere.